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The University of Indianapolis invites applications for a Assistant Professor of Practice in Sport Management position in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Sciences (KHSS) beginning August 2026. UIndy Sport Management is a COSMA accredited program. We are looking for an individual with the ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment and who has the desire and expertise to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Potential teaching duties include introduction to sport management, sport sales, sport administration, legal issues, and/or additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization as well as internship supervision. Additional duties include mentoring and advising students, assisting in increasing the visibility of the UIndy Sport Management undergraduate and graduate programs, and service to the university, college, department, and community. This is a full-time, nine-month faculty position with date of August 2026

Position requirements: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Sport Management, Sport Administration or a related field preferred. ABD, JD, and Master’s prepared will be considered. Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence, a passion for teaching, and the ability and desire to contribute through academic service and scholarship. Preference will be given to applicants with university level teaching experience and a record of involvement with the sports industry, or closely related area, and those with a passion for connecting our students with local and regional sport organizations. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. In order to ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by July 15, 2026. For further inquiry, please contact Isabell Mills, Search Committee Chairperson (millsi@uindy.edu).

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• Evidence of successful university teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a record of involvement with the sports industry, or closely related area, and those with a passion for connecting our students with local and regional sport organizations.

Education

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Sport Management, Sport Administration or a related field. JD and ABD will be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate in Sport Management and prepares students for professional employment.
• Advise a minimum of 30 students per year
• Course responsibilities may include undergraduate introduction to sport management, sport sales, sport administration, legal issue, as well as internship supervision. Additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization may be considered.
• Assist in increasing the visibility of the UIndy Sport Management undergraduate and graduate programs
• Service to the university, college, department, and community
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a passion for teaching.
• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

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